Mayas began developing large cities, which including massive pyramidal structures.
Who were Mayas?
The Maya civilisation was a Mesoamerican civilization founded by the Maya peoples that was notable for its logosyllabic script—the most sophisticated and highly developed writing system in pre-Columbian Americas—as well as its art, architecture, mathematics, calendar, and astronomical system.
The Maya are an indigenous people of Mexico and Central America who have lived continuously throughout modern-day Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco, and Chiapas in Mexico, as well as Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, and Hondur.
The Ancient Mayans developed the science of astronomy, calendar systems, and hieroglyphic writing. They were also known for creating elaborate ceremonial architecture, such as pyramids, temples, palaces, and observatories.